More New Plants!!! - Orchid Board

Bolero · #1 10-25-2007, 12:32 AM

It is exciting to get new plants........second order arrived today. I only received 6 plants this time but very happy with them.......
Lc Mari's SOng 'CTM-217' x Slc Tangerine Jewel 4N (2)
Slc (Bright Angel x Jillian Lee) x Tangerine Jewel 4N
Sc Royal Beau 'Prince' AM/AOC
Pot Dal's Emperor x Sc Royal Beau (2)

shakkai · #2 10-25-2007, 03:00 AM

Nice looking plants! It is always exciting when a new order arrives, I agree. I can't wait to see these bloom for you!

Lagoon · #3 10-25-2007, 06:28 AM

Excellent Darren! New orchids are waaaaay better then X-mas

Becca · #4 10-25-2007, 08:49 AM

Darren,
Where did you purchase your orchids from? They look so nice and healthy!

On another note, can someone tell me what the 4N stands for at the end of a name of an orchid?

Sandy4453 · #5 10-25-2007, 09:19 AM

Very exciting! I'm only expecting 2 today and am staying home to wait for them! Isn't mail order great?!?!

Enjoy your new orchids. They look exceptionally healthy!

justatypn · #6 10-25-2007, 09:56 AM

Excellent buy Darren, it's like x-mas a multiple days a year

Becca>> "4N" after the name indicates that the plant is a tetraploid version and likely to have larger flowers with heavier substance.

Bolero · #7 10-25-2007, 05:16 PM

Thanks guys, the third order has arrived and I will pot them up and take photos shortly so stay tuned for a few more plants.

Yes like justatypn said 4N means tetraploid......they have more DNA strands (double the normal number) and that means usually bigger flowers with heavier substance. 2N flowers often can't compete when it comes to judging........although that isn't always the case either.

Bolero · #8 10-25-2007, 07:22 PM

The last order arrived:

C. Princess Bells 'Betty's Bouquet' AM/AOS x Sc Lana Coryell 'Deborah' AM/AOC (2)
Sl Orpetii 'Roy' x Lc Mini Purple 'No. 1' AM/AOC (2)
Slc Tangerine Jewel 'Southern Cross' (4N) x Blc Waianae Leopard 'Bette' (2)
Blc Cunyeah 'Good Life No. 1'
C. Walkeriana var Alba 'Byron Bay'

They all look great, the one that's unpotted is massive and needs a large pot to grow in. That's fine but I worry about the middle of the pot staying wet too long. What do you think? It's probably close to 12 inches across.

Sandy4453 · #9 10-25-2007, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bolero

the one that's unpotted is massive and needs a large pot to grow in. That's fine but I worry about the middle of the pot staying wet too long. What do you think? It's probably close to 12 inches across.

LECA. I'm using Hydroton on all my Catts. and alliances. I never worry any more about rot, never. My orchids are growing nicer and healthier since I switched.

Your selection here is once again, fantastic. The Slc Tangerine....sensational! Anything with Waianae, indescribably beautiful!

Enjoy!

Bolero · #10 10-25-2007, 07:49 PM

I don't have quick access to Leica so maybe I'll try bark until I can get some. It can't hurt to give it a try, I prefer my CHC but I'm open to anything.......lol